Chris Littlecott
@chrislittlecott.bsky.social
Director, Global Electricity Initiative, Climate Imperative.
Accelerating the global transition from coal to clean power generation.
Pompey, Milton Keynes, Mexico, Lake District, Brubeck/Desmond, Bowie, Bike trips.
Accelerating the global transition from coal to clean power generation.
Pompey, Milton Keynes, Mexico, Lake District, Brubeck/Desmond, Bowie, Bike trips.
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Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
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How can we accelerate coal transitions around the world?
At #COP30, the Coal Transition Commission released two new reports: “From Flex to Phase-Out”, and “Growing the Pipeline of Coal-to-Clean Projects” to answer these questions.
Read more here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
At #COP30, the Coal Transition Commission released two new reports: “From Flex to Phase-Out”, and “Growing the Pipeline of Coal-to-Clean Projects” to answer these questions.
Read more here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
How can we accelerate coal transitions around the world?
At #COP30, the Coal Transition Commission released two new reports: “From Flex to Phase-Out”, and “Growing the Pipeline of Coal-to-Clean Projects” to answer these questions.
Read more here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
At #COP30, the Coal Transition Commission released two new reports: “From Flex to Phase-Out”, and “Growing the Pipeline of Coal-to-Clean Projects” to answer these questions.
Read more here: poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
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In this report by @theguardian.com, 350.org Indonesia renews its call for the Indonesian government to phase-out coal 🏭--and for rich nations to pay their climate debt and protect the world’s third-largest rainforests.🌳 #COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We can no longer predict the seasons’: why Indonesia’s coal mindset has to change
It’s a climate-vulnerable nation, while also being the world’s sixth-largest greenhouse-gas emitter. Global investment in climate action is vital
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
In this report by @theguardian.com, 350.org Indonesia renews its call for the Indonesian government to phase-out coal 🏭--and for rich nations to pay their climate debt and protect the world’s third-largest rainforests.🌳 #COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The latest Coal Transition Commission analysis highlights how governments, financiers, and partners can accelerate coal transitions together.
Release at #COP30 on Wednesday, read the two reports here:
poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
Release at #COP30 on Wednesday, read the two reports here:
poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The latest Coal Transition Commission analysis highlights how governments, financiers, and partners can accelerate coal transitions together.
Release at #COP30 on Wednesday, read the two reports here:
poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
Release at #COP30 on Wednesday, read the two reports here:
poweringpastcoal.org/strands-of-w...
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Protesters in Pokemon costumes stomped around #COP30 to send a message to #Japan: end financing of coal & LNG projects.
“Japan is actually delaying the fossil fuel phase-out across Asia” by funding fossil fuel projects, mainly LNG developments:
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NoLNG #NoPipelines
“Japan is actually delaying the fossil fuel phase-out across Asia” by funding fossil fuel projects, mainly LNG developments:
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NoLNG #NoPipelines
Protesters in Pikachu costumes demand Japan end fossil fuel financing at COP30 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
BELEM, Brazil--Protesters in Pokemon costumes stomped around the United Nations climate conference on Friday to send a message to Japan: end financing of coal and natural gas projects across Southeast...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Protesters in Pokemon costumes stomped around #COP30 to send a message to #Japan: end financing of coal & LNG projects.
“Japan is actually delaying the fossil fuel phase-out across Asia” by funding fossil fuel projects, mainly LNG developments:
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NoLNG #NoPipelines
“Japan is actually delaying the fossil fuel phase-out across Asia” by funding fossil fuel projects, mainly LNG developments:
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NoLNG #NoPipelines
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BREAKING: Guatemala joins the PPCA!
The nation becomes the 65th national PPCA member, after the Republic of Korea and Bahrain joined earlier today.
With Honduras joining earlier in the year, this is a sign the region is moving irreversibly away from coal ⏩
The nation becomes the 65th national PPCA member, after the Republic of Korea and Bahrain joined earlier today.
With Honduras joining earlier in the year, this is a sign the region is moving irreversibly away from coal ⏩
November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
BREAKING: Guatemala joins the PPCA!
The nation becomes the 65th national PPCA member, after the Republic of Korea and Bahrain joined earlier today.
With Honduras joining earlier in the year, this is a sign the region is moving irreversibly away from coal ⏩
The nation becomes the 65th national PPCA member, after the Republic of Korea and Bahrain joined earlier today.
With Honduras joining earlier in the year, this is a sign the region is moving irreversibly away from coal ⏩
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BREAKING: Republic of Korea and Bahrain join the PPCA 🇰🇷🇧🇭
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING: Republic of Korea and Bahrain join the PPCA 🇰🇷🇧🇭
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
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Coal giant South Korea agrees to ditch dirtiest fossil fuel
#COP30 live blog
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#COP30 live blog
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30: calls for new urgency to talks as studies show global warming may reach 2.5C – latest updates
As the summit goes into its second week, complex issues with anxiety growing over conference outcomes
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Coal giant South Korea agrees to ditch dirtiest fossil fuel
#COP30 live blog
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#COP30 live blog
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Coal mines emitted ~40mn tonnes of #methane every year, EXCEEDING the global gas sector according to @iea.org
Tackling CMM is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to slow global heating 🌡️⏳
Yet, CMM emissions could be much more than we think, urgently needing better reporting 📝🚨
Tackling CMM is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to slow global heating 🌡️⏳
Yet, CMM emissions could be much more than we think, urgently needing better reporting 📝🚨
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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JUST LAUNCHED: PPCA ‘Plan to Accelerate Coal Transitions’ at #COP30
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
JUST LAUNCHED: PPCA ‘Plan to Accelerate Coal Transitions’ at #COP30
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
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Can the world quit #coal?
#COP30 #energy #ActOnClimate #Brazil #China #India
@matpaterson.bsky.social @leahstokes.bsky.social
theconversation.com/can-the-worl...
#COP30 #energy #ActOnClimate #Brazil #China #India
@matpaterson.bsky.social @leahstokes.bsky.social
theconversation.com/can-the-worl...
Can the world quit coal?
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Young voices for a coal-free future 🌏
Students Xu Yazi & Wang Xuxin show how innovation starts with youth, driving China’s low-carbon future and echoing the goals of #COP30.
Listen to their insights👇🏻
youtu.be/q3y8ORJYBbM?...
Students Xu Yazi & Wang Xuxin show how innovation starts with youth, driving China’s low-carbon future and echoing the goals of #COP30.
Listen to their insights👇🏻
youtu.be/q3y8ORJYBbM?...
Youth Leading the Energy Transition
YouTube video by People of Asia for Climate Solutions
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November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Young voices for a coal-free future 🌏
Students Xu Yazi & Wang Xuxin show how innovation starts with youth, driving China’s low-carbon future and echoing the goals of #COP30.
Listen to their insights👇🏻
youtu.be/q3y8ORJYBbM?...
Students Xu Yazi & Wang Xuxin show how innovation starts with youth, driving China’s low-carbon future and echoing the goals of #COP30.
Listen to their insights👇🏻
youtu.be/q3y8ORJYBbM?...
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The last new coal plant proposal in Brazil - and the whole of Latin America - has now officially been archived and can’t proceed. Huge success from @arayaraoficial.bsky.social and others on the first day of #COP30 🎉 bit.ly/3XnYMBG
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The last new coal plant proposal in Brazil - and the whole of Latin America - has now officially been archived and can’t proceed. Huge success from @arayaraoficial.bsky.social and others on the first day of #COP30 🎉 bit.ly/3XnYMBG
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Now that China's new climate targets are out, here's a comparison to IPCC scenarios. The 2030 and 2035 targets are weak even compared to the median of 3-degree scenarios, which would entail devastating climate impacts, but the long-term 2060 target is in line with 2 degrees.
September 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Now that China's new climate targets are out, here's a comparison to IPCC scenarios. The 2030 and 2035 targets are weak even compared to the median of 3-degree scenarios, which would entail devastating climate impacts, but the long-term 2060 target is in line with 2 degrees.
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Clean air is a critical health issue. One in nine people around the world are breathing unsafe air.
But this is a solvable problem.
At #UNGA Clean Air side-event, stressed the need for collective action, with solutions across sectors and agencies, backed by finance: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
But this is a solvable problem.
At #UNGA Clean Air side-event, stressed the need for collective action, with solutions across sectors and agencies, backed by finance: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Let the right air in
Urgent action is needed to tackle indoor air pollution, tobacco use, and outdoor pollutants, clean air is essential for health, climate, and sustainable development, says UNEP’s Inger Andersen.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Clean air is a critical health issue. One in nine people around the world are breathing unsafe air.
But this is a solvable problem.
At #UNGA Clean Air side-event, stressed the need for collective action, with solutions across sectors and agencies, backed by finance: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
But this is a solvable problem.
At #UNGA Clean Air side-event, stressed the need for collective action, with solutions across sectors and agencies, backed by finance: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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The world can move from coal power to clean energy, and our Solutions Bank shows how.
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The world can move from coal power to clean energy, and our Solutions Bank shows how.
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
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It would be super cool to go back to 2014, find a rando and ask them whether a fall in EU coal use for power generation of 60% in 10 years feels possible or even likely
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September 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It would be super cool to go back to 2014, find a rando and ask them whether a fall in EU coal use for power generation of 60% in 10 years feels possible or even likely
ember-energy.org/data/electri...
ember-energy.org/data/electri...
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⚡ Deep decarbonisation of the power sector is essential for the #netzero transition, & will require substantial financial support, market reforms, capacity building, technological innovation & more, analyse Vishwanathan, @chrisbataille.bsky.social et al. in study on 🇧🇷 🇮🇳 🇮🇩 🇿🇦 ⬇️
Towards net-zero electricity sector in emerging economies – Brazil, India, Indonesia and South Africa
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September 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
⚡ Deep decarbonisation of the power sector is essential for the #netzero transition, & will require substantial financial support, market reforms, capacity building, technological innovation & more, analyse Vishwanathan, @chrisbataille.bsky.social et al. in study on 🇧🇷 🇮🇳 🇮🇩 🇿🇦 ⬇️
The mass deployment of district heating for UK cities fed by the warm waters of old coal mines would be both practical and poetic.
We can’t turn back the clock, but we can honour the past as we build a cleaner future.
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
We can’t turn back the clock, but we can honour the past as we build a cleaner future.
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
This disused Gateshead mine could be the future for cheaper heating bills
Mine water technology extracts heat from floodwaters to power homes and it is hoped it could be used for millions of homes across the country
inews.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The mass deployment of district heating for UK cities fed by the warm waters of old coal mines would be both practical and poetic.
We can’t turn back the clock, but we can honour the past as we build a cleaner future.
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
We can’t turn back the clock, but we can honour the past as we build a cleaner future.
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
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Driven past these vast monoliths many times. Gone now. All gone.
Bye bye coal.
Bye bye coal.
UK's End of Coal:
"Each these 375ft tall, 290ft diameter cooling towers used to process a staggering 7.5 million gallons of water per hour.
Safely bringing them down meant using around half a tonne of explosives across ~16,500 holes, connected with 19km of detonating cord."
"Each these 375ft tall, 290ft diameter cooling towers used to process a staggering 7.5 million gallons of water per hour.
Safely bringing them down meant using around half a tonne of explosives across ~16,500 holes, connected with 19km of detonating cord."
August 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Driven past these vast monoliths many times. Gone now. All gone.
Bye bye coal.
Bye bye coal.
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🧵 What makes fossil fuel emissions "abated"?
Our 🛑 new paper 🛑 in Energy and Climate Change tackles this crucial but dangerously vague concept....
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Our 🛑 new paper 🛑 in Energy and Climate Change tackles this crucial but dangerously vague concept....
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July 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🧵 What makes fossil fuel emissions "abated"?
Our 🛑 new paper 🛑 in Energy and Climate Change tackles this crucial but dangerously vague concept....
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Our 🛑 new paper 🛑 in Energy and Climate Change tackles this crucial but dangerously vague concept....
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NEW – Guest post: Why China is still building new coal – and when it might stop | Qi Qin @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/0KFqDho
Read here: buff.ly/0KFqDho
Guest post: Why China is still building new coal – and when it might stop - Carbon Brief
Four common talking points surrounding China’s ongoing coal-power expansion and how and why the current wave of new projects might end.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NEW – Guest post: Why China is still building new coal – and when it might stop | Qi Qin @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/0KFqDho
Read here: buff.ly/0KFqDho
Great new data viz from @globalenergymon.bsky.social showing progress to date (+ distance still to go) on coal power transition:
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
Coal Phaseout Tool
Global coal phaseout: Tracking coal plant retirements In order to meet the Paris Agreement goals and put the world on a pathway to no more than 1.5°C of global warming, all existing coal plants must b...
globalenergymonitor.org
August 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Great new data viz from @globalenergymon.bsky.social showing progress to date (+ distance still to go) on coal power transition:
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
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‘Had it not been for football, I would probably be stuck in corporate law reading contracts. It was a massive moment of luck.' John Mousinho long read on his unconventional route into football at 19 and rise to become #Pompey boss. What a man!
I was eyeing being a lawyer: Pompey boss John Mousinho's remarkable football journey
An unconventional route but John Mousinho went on to represent Brentford, Wycombe, Stevenage, Preston, Gillingham, Burton and Oxford United
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July 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
‘Had it not been for football, I would probably be stuck in corporate law reading contracts. It was a massive moment of luck.' John Mousinho long read on his unconventional route into football at 19 and rise to become #Pompey boss. What a man!